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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,290

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,924

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720112011
ModelPassatPassatTribecaTribeca
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $32,495 $35,795
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $30,565 $33,611
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Cargo net 100 100 46 46
Sunroof     1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     360 360
Remote start     379 379
Navigation system     2,200 2,200
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Cargo net 80 80 30 30
Sunroof     1,304  
Obstacle detection, rear     234 234
Remote start     246 246
Navigation system     1,912 1,913
Options (change) 475 475 4,485 2,985
Options (change) 380 380 3,726 2,423
Destination 820 820 725 725
Total Price $32,290 $35,290 $37,705 $39,505
Total Invoice $30,924 $33,801 $35,016 $36,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,016
Model Year2017201720112011
ModelPassatPassatTribecaTribeca
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6S6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$32,290$35,290$37,705$39,505
Adjustments for Features-965-1,0650-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,325$34,225$37,705$38,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$1,200
Total Invoice$30,924$33,801$35,016$36,759
Adjustments for Features-924-1,0200-558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,000$32,781$35,016$36,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$1,185

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year2017201720112011
ModelPassatPassatTribecaTribeca
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,890$6,990$5,925$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$1,065$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-924-1,0200-558

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20172011
ModelPassatTribeca
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in108.2 in
Length191.6 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in73.9 in
Height58.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.937.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.974.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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